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It
looks like this family enjoyed their Christmas holiday, and we hope that you did,
too. Now with a new year just around the corner, LDN will start today
taking a look back at the year we are about to leave behind. Each day
between now and Dec. 30, we will bring you our selections of the year's most
important stories and the years best photos. Be sure to check out the
items in the burgundy box below.

Nikki
Hamilton of Springfield has been named the December Employee of the Month at
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Hamilton works at ALMH as a unit secretary
and nurse tech in acute care. Her great attitude garnered her recognition and
nominations from several co-workers. Read more about Nikki in the Close Up
section below.

Social Security column:
Ring in the new year with a COLA ...
Are you prepared for what you'll find when you
visit your parents this holiday season? ...
In observance of Caregivers Awareness Month,
state reminds families about resources to assist
them ...
Financially surviving the golden years ...
'Gravity' and the long-term care crisis ...
Social Security announces 1.5 pct benefit increase for 2014 ...
Your will: the overlooked bucket-list itemNews & information
for the seniors in our community

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